Cayuse Vineyards
En Chamberlin Vineyard Impulsivo Tempranillo
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
@Paul T- Huntington Beach thanks for sharing.
@Paul T- Huntington Beach thanks for sharing.
May 18th, 2020
One of the iconic Tempranillo bottlings in North America, the 2017 ‘Impulsivo’ Tempranillo is a spectacular effort by superstar vigneron Christophe Baron. Sourced from the ‘En Chamberlin Vineyard’, the Tempranillo takes the lead with layers of Umami, bacon fat, cigar ash and green olive tapenade woven together with shades of blackberry compote and salted meats on this complex bouquet. The gorgeous aromatics bring you back to the glass for more indulgence. Once on the attack, the silky mouthfeel effortlessly glides across the mid-palate. The elegance of this wine is truly profound, as wild blackberry jam and Satsuma orange zest flavors meld with shades of Umami, bacon fat, tar and Yakima cherry on this complex palate. Wait for the exceedingly long finish that adds a brilliant crescendo to top off this masterpiece. Drink 2020-2030- 97
One of the iconic Tempranillo bottlings in North America, the 2017 ‘Impulsivo’ Tempranillo is a spectacular effort by superstar vigneron Christophe Baron. Sourced from the ‘En Chamberlin Vineyard’, the Tempranillo takes the lead with layers of Umami, bacon fat, cigar ash and green olive tapenade woven together with shades of blackberry compote and salted meats on this complex bouquet. The gorgeous aromatics bring you back to the glass for more indulgence. Once on the attack, the silky mouthfeel effortlessly glides across the mid-palate. The elegance of this wine is truly profound, as wild blackberry jam and Satsuma orange zest flavors meld with shades of Umami, bacon fat, tar and Yakima cherry on this complex palate. Wait for the exceedingly long finish that adds a brilliant crescendo to top off this masterpiece. Drink 2020-2030- 97
Apr 27th, 2020
First time I've had this! Pleasantly surprised. It'd be interesting to see this at a young age (not that this isn't young for some people).
First time I've had this! Pleasantly surprised. It'd be interesting to see this at a young age (not that this isn't young for some people).
1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2017
Liked this more than my last bottles. In a good place right now.
Liked this more than my last bottles. In a good place right now.
Mar 27th, 2017It's a nice wine to be sure. It seems to be too wood influenced. Maybe a few years will integrate better. I'll wait on the other bottles.
It's a nice wine to be sure. It seems to be too wood influenced. Maybe a few years will integrate better. I'll wait on the other bottles.
Feb 28th, 2017Best Expression of Tempranillo I have tastet -ever
Best Expression of Tempranillo I have tastet -ever
Apr 23rd, 2016Deep and smoky. Very nice with grilled meat.
Deep and smoky. Very nice with grilled meat.
Oct 11th, 2015Fruit forward and bright, but you can taste the Tempranillo subtlety underneath. Will hopefully balance out in a few years.
Fruit forward and bright, but you can taste the Tempranillo subtlety underneath. Will hopefully balance out in a few years.
Mar 5th, 2015We want the funk.. Dark smokey tar. a bit of saline. I would say animalistic but still tight. will check back in tomorrow on it.
We want the funk.. Dark smokey tar. a bit of saline. I would say animalistic but still tight. will check back in tomorrow on it.
Dec 26th, 2014